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Austrian composer and pianist Roland Batik will perform in the American premiere of one of his works for piano and orchestra. |
The first concert in the Plainfield Symphony's 100th season is this Saturday and features music of Béla Bártok and Roland Batik -- hence the title 'Bártok and Batik'.
A highlight of the evening will be the American Premiere of Batik's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 – Meditation upon Peace.
Batik, an Austrian pianist and composer, works to bring together jazz and classical elements. He will perform as the soloist in this, the American premiere of his composition.
Also on the program is Bártok's Concerto for Orchestra. Composed in 1943, after Bártok had fled his native Hungary at the outbreak of WWII, it is unusual for being in five movements (in contrast the with concerto's traditional four movements).
It is considered one of the composer's most popular works.
The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra's music director Charles Prince will give a talk on the evening's program preceding the concert at 6:15 in the church. Ticket holders will be admitted at no charge.
Tickets may be purchased online here, and are also available at the door: Reserved seating (first 6 rows) $65/person, General admission $45/person, Seniors (over 65)/Students (with ID) $30/person.
There is also a concert after party offering a full buffet supper. Following this concert, an after party will take place at 1434 Chetwynd Avenue. Admission is $50 and tickets can be purchased at www.plainfieldsymphony.org or paid at the door with a reservation.
The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra performs at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, at East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Parking available in the church lot on First Place, on the street or in the Swain Galleries lot across from the church.
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